Gola Gill

A 4"x6" glass plate negative, bust portrait photograph of Gola Gill, Surprise, Nebraska. The man is wearing an overcoat, suit, white shirt, bow tie and bowler hat. He is standing with one hand in his overcoat pocket, the other arm resting on the back of a wooden chair.

Gola Gill was born in Shelby, Nebraska, October 1, 1889. He worked as a hired man near Rising City and was a WWI veteran. When drafted, Gola was living in Toledo, Ohio. He served in the 158 Depot Brigade until July, 1918, when he was transferred to Company A 333 Infantry. He served in that capacity until September 1, 1918, when he became part of the Expeditionary Force. He was discharged, July 2, 1919.